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Introduced Species

Species that were intentionally or unintentionally brought by humans into a new geographic area or environment which is outside of their native range. [NALT]

An introduced species is a species living outside its native distributional range, but which has arrived there by human activity, either deliberate or accidental. [AGROVOC]

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UF researchers’ new outreach strategy succeeds, sets blueprint for detecting invasive species in Florida

Lourdes Mederos

Invasive species in Florida like Nile monitors and Argentine black-and-white tegus pose a growing threat to the Sunshine State’s environment, economy and public safety. South Florida’s warm climate, disturbed habitats and bustling pet trade have made it a hotspot for these non-native, cryptic reptiles. However, finding these elusive creatures has always been a challenge – […]

Invasion of the Landscape Snatchers

Taylor Clem, PhD

The Invasion of the Landscape Snatchers “It started – for me, it started last Thursday, in response to an urgent message from my nurse, I hurried home from a medical convention I’d been attending. At first glance, everything looked the same. It wasn’t. Something evil had taken possession of the town.” This is from the […]

Question of the Day- What is Clerodendron indicum?

Jane Cant

What is this plant? A photo was recently submitted concerning the identification of a plant found in a cattle pasture. The owner was concerned about the possibility of toxic properties. After sharing the photo with several colleagues and the Extension Botanist, it was identified as Clerodendron indicum, commonly referred to as skyrocket, turk’s turban, or […]

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